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Shadow puppets come in a variety of shapes, depending on where they were created. They can be moved with the help of chopsticks and cords. In some countries, a performance can be longer than nine hours. The simplest version of the shadow play is casting shadows with your hands onto a wall.

Sometimes people have lucky breaks, but these serendipitous moments do not usually come about through mere luck, but rather through courageous action and risk. We are wired to avoid risk because we consider more about what we can lose rather than what we can gain. That’s why it’s easy to stew in unhappy and unfruitful situations for a long time.

How do they get gummy candies to shine with that ever-so-appetizing glossy sheen? Well, we hate to be the bearer of ... unappetizing news, but the candies are actually coated with carnauba wax, just like cars are! Still, it's hard not to indulge in a few gummy bears every now and then!